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Add 35/21 and 60/96

1^st number: 1 14/21, 2^nd number: 60/96

35/21 + 60/96 is 55/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
   35/21 = 35 × 32/21 × 32 = 1120/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/672 + 420/672 = 1120 + 420/672 = 1540/672
5. 1540/672 simplified gives 55/24
6. So, 35/21 + 60/96 = 55/24
   In mixed form: 27/24

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